A man who died after being found injured in Ely, Cardiff, on Thursday has been formally identified as Clint Simms - as police reveal new details of how they believe he met his death.

The 39-year-old was treated in Glyndwr Road by paramedics and doctors from the Welsh Ambulance Service and the Welsh Air Ambulance following a report of stabbing at 11.31am.

Police say it is believed that Mr Simms was assaulted on the doorstep of a property in Mill Road, close to Ely Bridge, at around 11.15am on Thursday, March 3.

Detectives have now revealed that he was then conveyed in a white Fiat Doblo to Glyndwr Road where he was found and, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, died.

A Fiat car has been seized for forensic examination.

Police tape off an area around Archer Road in Ely, Cardiff (Image: Rob Browne)

Murder investigation continuing

A 58-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in police custody.

A 37-year-old man, who was also arrested in connection with the incident, has been released without charge.

A murder investigation is continuing, extra patrols are taking place in the area, and detectives are appealing for information.

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Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Morgan, said: “Mr Simms’ family are being supported by a family liaison officer at this extremely distressing time and a murder inquiry is underway to establish the circumstances leading up to his death.

“The Ely community is understandably shocked and saddened by this incident and we urge anyone with information to please contact South Wales Police.”

Police tape off an area around Archer road in Ely, Cardiff (Image: Rob Browne)

Appeal for witnesses

He added: “Ely is a busy area and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed a disturbance in Mill Road, a white Fiat being driven around Ely, or what happened in Glyndwr Road, to please contact us in confidence.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting occurrence number *074040.